Games: TV screen vs Computer Monitor

[motoman]

What's essentially going to look better for playing games using an HDMI hook up, a hi-def tv or a hi-def computer monitor? I've got a 32" 1080p HDtv with a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio and screen size isn't that big of a concern. I've found computer monitors with higher contrast ratios and higher screen resolutions and wondered if games would look better on that. I know I'm limited by the xbox max resolution.

[Jyard]

I used to use my monitor for my xbox, it looked a lot better than my TV. Do you have an LED TV?

[Lason]

console or pc?

[motoman]

I used to use my monitor for my xbox, it looked a lot better than my TV. Do you have an LED TV?

Unfortunately I haven't bought an LED TV yet. Sometime next year I plan to replace my TV with an LED on.

I mainly wondered how much better games would look on a nice 25" LED flat screen.

[motoman]

console or pc?

Console.

[Jyard]

I can tell you it would probably look amazing compared to the TV.

[roliath]

Your tv does not have 1million to 1 contrast ratio. If your gonna use your xbox and don't care for size any decently fast lcd would look better than most regular tv's due to the pixels being smaller. How far do you plan on sitting away from this tv/lcd?

[motoman]

Your tv does not have 1million to 1 contrast ratio. If your gonna use your xbox and don't care for size any decently fast lcd would look better than most regular tv's due to the pixels being smaller. How far do you plan on sitting away from this tv/lcd?

I know it's not 100,000:1, I'll double check when I get home but I'm 99% positive it is, at least I'm sure that's what it says on the box.

If I pick up a monitor then probally 3-4 feet away, just like you would with a computer. The lower the ms response time, the better, correct?

[Lason]

The lower the ms response time, the better, correct?

yes

[FATHERFORD]

I play on an LG 32" 1080P 120hz LCD and I play just fine. Also have another one up at work for doing cad stuff and it rocks.

[motoman]

I play on an LG 32" 1080P 120hz LCD and I play just fine. Also have another one up at work for doing cad stuff and it rocks.

Mine plays fine, I just wondered if the picture would look better on a computer monitor.



Any of you guys have input on the ASUS monitors, something like this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824236123 ? I've been looking at those and LG.

[Lason]

I just ordered 3 Asus 24" monitors this morning. I had 3 of the 25" monitors you posted but changed them to the 24" because newegg is having a special. Here is the info I posted in my thread this morning....

I did downgrade my monitors though, went to 24" Asus LED's. Newegg is having a promotion on these for $189 a piece, normally $215. If anyone wants any the coupon code is EMCYTZT891 .

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824236154

[Lason]

Honestly here is my take on tv vs. monitor. I have a 122" projection setup that I watch tv and console game on. I wouldnt trade that for the world but now am going to try out 3 24" monitors in eyefinity to see how I like it. I initially thought about maybe running the PC on my projector and still might to see how it works out but I doubt you will see much if any difference on console gaming. Once you get into PC then its a whole different animal I hear though.

[roliath]

i'd buy this motoman, if I was looking for an lcd to game on my ps3/360.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824002578

IPS panel and superior stand to that asus panel you linked.

actually; in hindsight, see if you can find a HP ZR22w for cheap.
link
http://www.amazon.com/HP-ZR22w-21-5-.../dp/B003D1CFHY Oh but doesn't have HDMI, lame.
I'd still buy an IPS panel over TN/PVA

Another question is, are you wanting to use internal speakers or how will you handle sound?

[motoman]

i'd buy this motoman, if I was looking for an lcd to game on my ps3/360.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824002578

IPS panel and superior stand to that asus panel you linked.

actually; in hindsight, see if you can find a HP ZR22w for cheap.

14ms response though? That sounds high...